> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.box.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Access Stats Report

Box enables you to track user activity on most files in two ways:

1. Recent activity, via avatars that display when you preview a file.
2. Lifetime activity, by selecting a file then looking at **Details** in the right-hand sidebar. This provides file usage statistics, with more comprehensive information and the ability to download available by selecting the **See Details** button.

These features enable you to quickly see who has accessed a file, and the action they took.

For more detailed information, see [Tracking User Activity on Files](https://docs.box.com/en/box-fundamentals/for-users/staying-organized/organizing-and-tracking-content/tracking-user-activity-on-files.md).

> [!NOTE]
>
> Reports are saved by default in the Box Reports folder, though you can select a different destination folder during the creation process. Learn more at [Report Destination Folders](https://docs.box.com/en/box-admin-tools/reporting-and-insights/report-destination-folders.md).

## Access Stats for files

Access Stats includes the following information for files, with additional details available by selecting to download the [Access stats report](#access-stats-report):

### Classification

Available only for customers who use [Box Shield](https://docs.box.com/en/box-shield/using-box-shield/introducing-box-shield.md). Shows the [classification label](https://docs.box.com/en/box-shield/shield-classification-labels-and-policies/classification-labels.md), if any, of the file on which the action was taken. Also displays the definition of that classification label, who it was applied by, and when it was applied.

### Previews

Displays, at a glance, the number of previews in the past week. Select the **See Details** button for more in-depth information.

### Owner

The person who owns the file.

### Uploader

The person who uploaded the file.

### Created

The date and time at which the item was created.

### Modified

The date and time at which the item was last modified.

### Size

The size of the item. The size of a file is the size of the current version; it does not include the size of the previous versions.

## Access Stats for folders

Access Stats includes the following information for folders:

### Classification

Available only for customers who use [Box Shield](https://docs.box.com/en/box-shield/using-box-shield/introducing-box-shield.md). Shows the [classification label](https://docs.box.com/en/box-shield/shield-classification-labels-and-policies/classification-labels.md), if any, of the folder on which the action was taken. Also displays the definition of that classification label, who it was applied by, and when it was applied.

### Owner

The person who owns the folder.

### Created

The date and time at which the folder was created.

### Modified

The date and time at which the folder was last modified.

### Size

The size of the item. The size of a folder is the total size of all items, including all files and their version history, in the folder and all subfolders.

### Metadata

Displays any metadata which has been applied to the folder. You can click **Add** to apply metadata to the folder.

### Workflows

Displays any workflows found on this folder. Learn more about [Managing and modifying your workflows in Relay.](https://docs.box.com/en/box-relay/managing-and-tracking-workflows/managing-and-modifying-your-workflows-in-relay.md)

## Access Stats report

To generate this report:

1. Select a file.
2. Click into the **Details** sidebar.
3. Select **See Details**.
4. Click the download button.
5. Select from the provided filters:
   * **Activity**: Choose whether to display **All Events**, or only **Previews**, **Edits**, **Comments**, or **Downloads**.
   * **Users or Groups (optional)**: Enter specific names or email addresses as the only ones to display.
   * **Date Range:** Select from the **Past Day**, **Past Week**, **Past Month**, **Past Year(s)**, **All Time**, or a **Custom Range**.
6. Click **Create**.

The report includes:

### Date

The date and time at which the action took place.

### User Name

The username of the individual who carried out the action.

### User Email

The email address of the user who carried out the action.

For anonymous recipients who accessed the file through a shared link that requires [email verification](https://docs.box.com/en/box-admin-tools/how-to-guides-for-admins/managing-email-verification-for-shared-links.md), this column shows the email address they verified. If a recipient verified more than one email address, the report shows the first verified address that granted access to the file.

### Action

Each recorded action is one of: **Previews**, **Edits**, **Comments**, or **Downloads**.

### Affected

The file upon which the action took place.

### Details

Can include the service used for the action. For example, **Content Manager** or **Box Elements** when previewing the file.